Bi-Directional Remote Video Terminal - BDRVT-178

The
BDRVT®-178 is based on DO-178 principals, and allows an operator to take "supervised usage" (LOI-4) control of unmanned vehicles across multiple service branches due to the open architecture.

This enhanced version of the One System™ Remote Video
Terminal (OSRVT) supports video and telemetry from a number of UAVs such as Shadow®,
Predator®, I-GNAT®, Raven, Pioneer®, Hunter, and the Warrior. OSRVTs are mobile systems used to view live video and
telemetry data from numerous manned aircraft and/or UAVs.

Unlike the OSRVT,
the BDRVT®-178 affords an operator the ability to control the sensor payload
on an air vehicle. With an enhanced graphical user interface (GUI), the
BDRVT®-178 user can select, annotate, and track targets.

BDRVT-178 OverviewThe Bi-Directional feature truly defines the BDRVT®-178. A
soldier now has a remote receiving station for video and telemetry (core
OSRVT functionality) as well as the ability to remotely control the UAV
and its payload (e.g. STANAG 4586 Level 3+). The BDRVT®-178 enhanced UAV subsystem
consists of image planning, mission processing, and payload command processing
software necessary for allowing the user to effectively employ the air vehicle
and its payload. However, as fielded soldiers are typically not fully-qualified
UAV operators, supervisory oversight and ultimate control rest with Ground
Control Station (GCS) personnel.

At the core of the BDRVT®-178 is its intuitive payload controller
and an abundance of additional image planning and airspace control features.
The payload controller allows a user to indicate a target and then it easily
tracks moving targets or the user himself while on the move in a convoy.
The simplified controller allows the user to transition between EO/IR modes
and easily track secondary targets via an innovative GUI controller.

SAV / ROZ Creation & Analysis ToolUsed to plan and verify mission areas limited to a Restricted Operating Zone (ROZ) imposed by upper echelon airspace management or other tactical activity. Additionally, the tool factors in the effects from the terrain to overlay a Safe Air Volume (SAV) to ensure line of sight communications between GCS and UAV are sustained.

Enhanced Airspace Management
Reduced AVO Workload
Prevents Flying the UAV Out of Range and Out of "Controlled" Airspace
Mitigates the Risk of Controlled Flight into Terrain

Sensor Footprint with Terrain Shadowing & HistoryProvides visual feedback on whether or not the sensor coverage includes a specific geo-location of interest. Terrain shadowing allows the operator to determine areas not captured by the sensor footprint due to terrain blocking. The History feature allows the operator to track areas already imaged by the UAV.